We did an update on the Cheesy Index for 2018 a while back and still need to do another one for 2019. This as wealth taxes have (and will continue to be) changed. To start the legwork for our 2019[…]
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Category: Dutch Tax Series
Dutch Real Estate: Taxation Options
Wait, don’t run away screaming because the posts title states “Taxation”. This one is interesting (for the Dutch at least)! As you might be aware, we currently have all our Real Estate being taxed in Box 3, to benefit from the[…]
Read moreHow Much Do You Need To Become Financially Independent in the Netherlands (Part 3)
(If you have read this post before, it is important to note that updates were made on October 10, 2016 as a result of various comments on this post. The main updates include the assumption that the heffingskorting will only apply once. Not[…]
Read moreAugust 2016 Cheesy Index (and Box 3 Tax considerations)
The Cheesy Index made a remarkable recovery in August. This was primarily due to the amazing Savings Rate that we were able to obtain, for details see here. But also due to a very happy Mr. Market. However, we discovered two things this week and both[…]
Read moreDutch Taxes – Part 6: Real Estate
We have previously covered the basics with regards to Dutch taxes, which you can find here. Real estate investing is, however, going to complicate things a bit further, but also provides some opportunities to lower you tax burden if you[…]
Read moreDutch Taxes – Part 5: Benefits
The Dutch Government has several benefits programs to help those with low incomes to pay for various expenses like healthcare, housing, children and childcare. However, there are restrictions on when you can apply for certain benefits. Once financially independent, most[…]
Read moreHow Much Do You Need To Become Financially Independent In The Netherlands (Part 2)
In the previous post on the topic “How Much Do You Need To Become Financially Independent in the Netherlands”, we looked at three scenarios (the “poverty” option, base case option and the “luxury” option). One of the main things we[…]
Read more100% Taxation?
On occasion you find a fascinating article that makes you think or shakes up your personal views. In this case it makes you think about taxes and the associated benefits of living in a relatively social country like the Netherlands.[…]
Read moreDutch Taxes – Part 4: Box 3
Today a new installment of the Dutch Tax Series, and one that is important for those who want to reach FIRE. Wealth tax! Dutch Taxes – Part 4: Box 3 Dutch Taxes – Part 4: Box 3 In the Netherland[…]
Read moreDutch Taxes – Part 3: Box 2
Today we will look at taxes if you own a company or have a considerable interest in one. Today we have the Dutch Taxes – Part 3: Box 2 Dutch Taxes – Part 3: Box 2 Taxation in Box 2 is[…]
Read moreDutch Taxes – Part 2: Box 1
In the next three instalments of the Dutch Tax Series, we will be looking at the three tax “boxes”. As previously noted in Part 1, “Box 1” incorporates income from work and property. The tax burden in this box can[…]
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